Question 1

Infectious diseases like measles

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A)  do not occur until after age 3 throughout the world. 
B)  occur at about the same rate in all countries. 
C)  have been eradicated through mass immunization. 
D)  occur much earlier in developing countries than in industrialized nations. 
A)  do not occur until after age 3 throughout the world. 
B)  occur at about the same rate in all countries. 
C)  have been eradicated through mass immunization. 
D)  occur much earlier in developing countries than in industrialized nations. D

Question 2

During early childhood,

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A)  preschoolers show declines in sustained attention. 
B)  the number of synapses in the prefrontal cortex is nearly double the adult value. 
C)  energy metabolism in the cerebral cortex is at an all-time low. 
D)  synaptic pruning decreases. 
A)  preschoolers show declines in sustained attention. 
B)  the number of synapses in the prefrontal cortex is nearly double the adult value. 
C)  energy metabolism in the cerebral cortex is at an all-time low. 
D)  synaptic pruning decreases. B

Question 3

The _________ is sensitive to facial emotional expressions, especially fear.

Accepted Answer

A)  reticular formation 
B)  amygdala 
C)  hippocampus 
D)  corpus callosum 
A)  reticular formation 
B)  amygdala 
C)  hippocampus 
D)  corpus callosum B

Question 4

Which of the following skills develops at the fastest pace during early childhood?

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A)  giving directions 
B)  drawing pictures 
C)  recognizing geometric shapes 
D)  using language 
A)  giving directions 
B)  drawing pictures 
C)  recognizing geometric shapes 
D)  using language

Question 5

Between ages 2 and 6, the brain increases to _____ percent of its adult weight.

Accepted Answer

A)  60 
B)  70 
C)  80 
D)  90 
A)  60 
B)  70 
C)  80 
D)  90

Question 6

________ help(s) doctors measure skeletal age.

Accepted Answer

A)  Growth norms 
B)  X-rays of epiphyses 
C)  Height and weight 
D)  Chronological age 
A)  Growth norms 
B)  X-rays of epiphyses 
C)  Height and weight 
D)  Chronological age

Question 7

Improvements in sustained, controlled attention are due to growth of the

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebellum. 
B)  hippocampus. 
C)  reticular formation. 
D)  corpus callosum. 
A)  cerebellum. 
B)  hippocampus. 
C)  reticular formation. 
D)  corpus callosum.

Question 8

Felicity and Samantha are identical twins. They are

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A)  probably both right-handed. 
B)  more likely than ordinary siblings to differ in handedness. 
C)  probably both left-handed. 
D)  less likely than fraternal twins to differ in handedness. 
A)  probably both right-handed. 
B)  more likely than ordinary siblings to differ in handedness. 
C)  probably both left-handed. 
D)  less likely than fraternal twins to differ in handedness.

Question 9

Anya, age 4, is asked to draw a picture of a person. She will probably

Accepted Answer

A)  draw a body, a head, and arms and legs, and add features such as eyes and hair. 
B)  make the universal tadpole-like shape or some other primitive drawing. 
C)  draw a large head with facial features but no body. 
D)  use depth cues, such as overlapping objects, in the background. 
A)  draw a body, a head, and arms and legs, and add features such as eyes and hair. 
B)  make the universal tadpole-like shape or some other primitive drawing. 
C)  draw a large head with facial features but no body. 
D)  use depth cues, such as overlapping objects, in the background.

Question 10

An ________ during early childhood supports plasticity of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  underproduction of neurons 
B)  underproduction of synapses 
C)  overproduction of neurons 
D)  overproduction of synapses 
A)  underproduction of neurons 
B)  underproduction of synapses 
C)  overproduction of neurons 
D)  overproduction of synapses

Question 11

Discuss how sleep habits contribute to body growth in children, and explain how disrupted sleep affects cognitive functioning.

Accepted Answer

Sleep contributes to body growth because

Question 12

Of the following, which is true in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), every uninsured child receives free medical examinations. 
B)  Because of low insurance-reimbursement rates, many doctors refuse to take public-aid patients. 
C)  Federal law requires that health checkups occur three times during the first year of life. 
D)  Affordable health care is available to all parents of young children. 
A)  Under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), every uninsured child receives free medical examinations. 
B)  Because of low insurance-reimbursement rates, many doctors refuse to take public-aid patients. 
C)  Federal law requires that health checkups occur three times during the first year of life. 
D)  Affordable health care is available to all parents of young children.

Question 13

Growth and myelination of fibers linking the cerebellum to the cerebral cortex contributes to ____________ in early childhood.

Accepted Answer

A)  a strong hand preference 
B)  suppression of impulses in favor of thoughtful responses 
C)  dramatic gains in motor coordination 
D)  dramatic gains in spatial skills 
A)  a strong hand preference 
B)  suppression of impulses in favor of thoughtful responses 
C)  dramatic gains in motor coordination 
D)  dramatic gains in spatial skills

Question 14

Describe the development of drawing in children in Western nations.

Accepted Answer

Western children begin to draw during th

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true about appetite in early childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preschoolers' appetites increase because their growth is at an all-time high. 
B)  Parents should be concerned if their preschooler varies the amount eaten from meal to meal. 
C)  Preschoolers' wariness of new foods is normal and adaptive. 
D)  Because preschoolers have smaller appetites, they need a different quality of food than adults need. 
A)  Preschoolers' appetites increase because their growth is at an all-time high. 
B)  Parents should be concerned if their preschooler varies the amount eaten from meal to meal. 
C)  Preschoolers' wariness of new foods is normal and adaptive. 
D)  Because preschoolers have smaller appetites, they need a different quality of food than adults need.

Question 16

In cultures with little art,

Accepted Answer

A)  children nonetheless create elaborate drawings. 
B)  children still draw the universal tadpole to represent a person. 
C)  the first drawings of the human figure typically emphasize the head and face over the hands and feet. 
D)  even older children and adolescents produce simple forms. 
A)  children nonetheless create elaborate drawings. 
B)  children still draw the universal tadpole to represent a person. 
C)  the first drawings of the human figure typically emphasize the head and face over the hands and feet. 
D)  even older children and adolescents produce simple forms.

Question 17

By age 4,

Accepted Answer

A)  many parts of the cerebral cortex have overproduced synapses. 
B)  synaptic pruning is fully completed. 
C)  preschoolers show declines in attention and focus. 
D)  the brain is nearly half of its adult size. 
A)  many parts of the cerebral cortex have overproduced synapses. 
B)  synaptic pruning is fully completed. 
C)  preschoolers show declines in attention and focus. 
D)  the brain is nearly half of its adult size.

Question 18

During the preschool years,

Accepted Answer

A)  children usually eat the same amount of food during each meal. 
B)  the social environment powerfully influences food preferences. 
C)  it is common for children's appetite to increase. 
D)  children can tolerate more fats, oils, and salt. 
A)  children usually eat the same amount of food during each meal. 
B)  the social environment powerfully influences food preferences. 
C)  it is common for children's appetite to increase. 
D)  children can tolerate more fats, oils, and salt.

Question 19

Discuss the use of synthetic growth hormone (GH) to treat short, normal-GH children.

Accepted Answer

The availability of synthetic GH has mad

Question 20

In the United States, nearly _____ percent of childhood deaths are due to injury.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  25 
D)  35 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  25 
D)  35

Infectious diseases like measles

During early childhood,

The _________ is sensitive to facial emotional expressions, especially fear.

Which of the following skills develops at the fastest pace during early childhood?

Between ages 2 and 6, the brain increases to _____ percent of its adult weight.

________ help(s) doctors measure skeletal age.

Improvements in sustained, controlled attention are due to growth of the

Felicity and Samantha are identical twins. They are

Anya, age 4, is asked to draw a picture of a person. She will probably

An ________ during early childhood supports plasticity of the brain.

Discuss how sleep habits contribute to body growth in children, and explain how disrupted sleep affects cognitive functioning.

Of the following, which is true in the United States?

Growth and myelination of fibers linking the cerebellum to the cerebral cortex contributes to ____________ in early childhood.

Describe the development of drawing in children in Western nations.

Which of the following statements is true about appetite in early childhood?

In cultures with little art,

By age 4,

During the preschool years,

Discuss the use of synthetic growth hormone (GH) to treat short, normal-GH children.

In the United States, nearly _____ percent of childhood deaths are due to injury.

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Birth and the Newborn Baby

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

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Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood

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Exam 8: Physical Development in Early Childhood

Infectious diseases like measles

During early childhood,

The _________ is sensitive to facial emotional expressions, especially fear.

Which of the following skills develops at the fastest pace during early childhood?

Between ages 2 and 6, the brain increases to _____ percent of its adult weight.

________ help(s) doctors measure skeletal age.

Improvements in sustained, controlled attention are due to growth of the

Felicity and Samantha are identical twins. They are

Anya, age 4, is asked to draw a picture of a person. She will probably

An ________ during early childhood supports plasticity of the brain.

Discuss how sleep habits contribute to body growth in children, and explain how disrupted sleep affects cognitive functioning.

Of the following, which is true in the United States?

Growth and myelination of fibers linking the cerebellum to the cerebral cortex contributes to ____________ in early childhood.

Describe the development of drawing in children in Western nations.

Which of the following statements is true about appetite in early childhood?

In cultures with little art,

By age 4,

During the preschool years,

Discuss the use of synthetic growth hormone (GH) to treat short, normal-GH children.

In the United States, nearly _____ percent of childhood deaths are due to injury.

History, Theory, and Research Strategies

Genetic and Environmental Foundations

Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood

Physical Development in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence

Emerging Adulthood

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